Question
Describe the social changes that occurred in Maasai society.
Solution
The social changes in Maasai society occurred at two levels.
(i)First, the traditional difference based on age, between the elders and warriors, was disturbed, though it did not break down entirely.
(ii)Second, a new distinction between the wealthy and poor pastoralists developed.
(i)First, the traditional difference based on age, between the elders and warriors, was disturbed, though it did not break down entirely.
(ii)Second, a new distinction between the wealthy and poor pastoralists developed.
